Breakfast links: The future of getting a ride

Cab surge pricing for all

New legislation from Mary Cheh and David Grosso would let DC taxis charge Uber-like surge prices, adjusting prices in real-time, but only for people who hail the cabs using a mobile device. (Post) Twitter

Silver Line by July 4? Maybe, maybe not

Some reports said the Silver Line could open by July 4, but WMATA head Richard Sarles can’t confirm anything until the Airports Authority turns over the line to WMATA. After that, they have committed to open the line within 90 days. (WTOP) Twitter

Vote today in Arlington

Today is Arlington’s special election for county board. We’ve endorsed Alan Howze. The hot-button streetcar issue may boost turnout; there already are high numbers of absentee ballots for a special election. (WAMU) Twitter

Relief for epileptics and others

Doctors would be able to decide what conditions warrant medical marijuana rather than having a set (and narrow) list of conditions, under a bill by Yvette Alexander and David Grosso. DC’s medical marijuana program would still be one of the nation’s most restrictive. (WAMU) Twitter

Ukraine’s revolutionary design

Did the design of Kiev’s Independence Square help overthrow Viktor Yanukovych? Once used to support the Soviet system, Kiev’s wide boulevards and immense center square may have helped stoke revolution. (Guardian) Twitter